Checkered Lily

Description

Bulbous perennial that is native to river flood plains in Europe where it is frequently seen growing in large colonies. Plants are somewhat dainty in appearance, featuring solitary (less frequently 2-3), drooping, 2 long, bell-shaped flowers which are checkered and veined with reddish-brown, purple, white and gray atop slender stems growing to 15 tall. Blooms in April. Linear, lance-shaped, grass-like green leaves are widely-spaced on the stems.